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HRC45 4-Flute Square End Mill

4-flute variable-helix geometry delivers stable, low-vibration milling and a smooth surface finish on steel.

Solid Carbide Cutting Tools

HRC45 4-Flute Square End Mill

A black-coated solid carbide end mill engineered for stable, efficient milling of carbon steel, alloy steel, mold steel and cast iron with workpiece hardness up to HRC45.

Why Choose This End Mill

High RigidityA strong four-flute core supports stable side milling, profiling and finishing.
Wear ResistanceThe black coating helps reduce friction, heat and oxidation wear.
Precision GroundAccurate flute geometry supports consistent dimensions and clean surfaces.
Versatile MillingSuitable for slots, shoulders, pockets, contours and flat surfaces.

Technical Information

Tool Material Micro-grain solid carbide
Flute / End Style 4 flutes / square end (flat end)
Coating Black wear-resistant coating
Helix / Cutting Direction Approx. 30°–35° / right-hand cutting
Recommended Hardness Workpiece hardness up to HRC45

Recommended Materials

  • Carbon steel
  • Low-alloy steel
  • Tool steel
  • Mold steel
  • Pre-hardened steel
  • Gray cast iron
  • Ductile cast iron
  • Structural steel

Typical Applications

  • Side milling
  • Slot milling
  • Shoulder milling
  • Pocket machining
  • Contour milling
  • Flat-surface milling
  • Semi-finishing
  • Finish machining

Standard Size Chart

Use the chart below to compare cutter diameter, cutting length, shank diameter and overall length at a glance.

HRC45 4-flute square end mill standard size chart

Reference Cutting Conditions

Workpiece Material Condition Recommended Vc
Carbon steel Below HRC30 80–120 m/min
Alloy steel HRC30–40 60–90 m/min
Tool / mold steel HRC40–45 45–70 m/min
Gray cast iron Below 32 HRC 55–90 m/min

Reference values only. Adjust parameters according to tool diameter, workpiece hardness, machine rigidity, tool overhang, coolant and required surface finish.

Customization & OEM Service

Custom cutter diameter, flute length, overall length, shank diameter, carbide grade, coating, corner geometry, laser marking and private-label packaging are available.

Please include: required dimensions, workpiece material and hardness, machining operation, tolerance, coating and order quantity.

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